【800～2000万円】Deputy Director Pharmacovigilance

【求人No NJB2334734】
■POSITION SUMMARY
This position leads the pharmacovigilance （PV） function in Japan ensuring the effective delivery of PV consulting services to pharmaceutical companies. The role requires a balance of hands on project delivery team leadership and business development responsibilities. The individual will build and develop a local PV team while collaborating closely with global colleagues to align with the overall practice strategy.
The role covers a broad scope of client engagements from early development consulting to post marketing PV strategies. It involves frequent client interaction internal coordination and participation in external networking and industry discussions.

■RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivery
● Accountable for successful delivery of all PV consulting projects in Japan.
● Serve as a project leader or subject matter expert （SME） in PV where necessary.
● Provide guidance and problem solving support to Japan based consultants facing project challenges.
● Collaborate with the global team on staffing for Japan based PV projects.

Business Development
● Identify and pursue new business opportunities based on client needs and market trends.
● Foster strong client relationships through regular communication and visits.
● Support proposal development and represent the Japan PV function at client meetings and industry events.

Team Development
● Collaborate with global and local leadership to define hiring needs and recruit local talent including independent consultants.
● Lead onboarding coaching and performance management of PV team members in Japan.
● Serve as the go to person and leader for the Japan PV team ensuring team cohesion and alignment with company goals.

Thought Leadership
● Contribute to the strategic direction of the global PV practice identifying opportunities for service expansion and innovation.
● Represent the company at industry forums conferences and networking events sharing insights and thought leadership.

■MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Practical experience in one or more of the following domains: pharmacovigilance （preferred） risk management medical information regulatory operations or clinical operations.
● Proven leadership experience managing teams or cross functional groups.
● Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships in a consulting or service based environment.
● Experience working in or with global teams.
● Business level fluency in both English and Japanese.

■PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Established professional network in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with international teams.
● Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements.